February 2004 Vol.34 Num.2
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
Arizona and the Gadsden Purchase
Celebrating the treaty that gave us the Copper State
by Bob Jones
Montana Gemstones, Dinosaurs and Hospitality
Screening sapphires in part two of three
by Kenneth H. Rohn
The Frugal Collector: Quartz
Part I: Easy to collect and educational, too
by Bob Jones
Cataloging Your Collection
There's a software product that can help you get started
by Lori Carter
Rock & Gem Kids
Collecting tools and a crossword
by Steve Decker
Lightning Ridge Opal Carves a New Niche
Carving saves precious material and looks cool!
by Jenni Brammall and Joan Millton
Cleaning Up in Quartzsite
Hobby prospecting in the Arizona desert
by Gail Butler
DinoDragon Project
An international effort boosts interest in earth science
by Dr. Timothy Huang
Panning Sites along U.S. Highway 101
Sonoma, San Luis Obispo, Mendocino, Del Norte (CA), Lincoln, Curry (OR), Clallam, and Pacific (WA) counties
by David and Clois Walker
Visiting the Gilsum Rock Swap
This small-town show makes collectors feel welcome
by Robert Beard
The Vermilion Lake Gold Rush
Dreams of gold dust turn to rust
by Kenneth H. Rohn
Inside the Carlin Trend
It's America's greatest gold district
by Steve Voynick
Projects
Egyptian Fan Carving Sequence
See how opal is carved
by Jenni Brammall
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
Arizona and the Gadsden Purchase
Celebrating the treaty that gave us the Copper State
by Bob Jones
Montana Gemstones, Dinosaurs and Hospitality
Screening sapphires in part two of three
by Kenneth H. Rohn
The Frugal Collector: Quartz
Part I: Easy to collect and educational, too
by Bob Jones
Cataloging Your Collection
There's a software product that can help you get started
by Lori Carter
Rock & Gem Kids
Collecting tools and a crossword
by Steve Decker
Lightning Ridge Opal Carves a New Niche
Carving saves precious material and looks cool!
by Jenni Brammall and Joan Millton
Cleaning Up in Quartzsite
Hobby prospecting in the Arizona desert
by Gail Butler
DinoDragon Project
An international effort boosts interest in earth science
by Dr. Timothy Huang
Panning Sites along U.S. Highway 101
Sonoma, San Luis Obispo, Mendocino, Del Norte (CA), Lincoln, Curry (OR), Clallam, and Pacific (WA) counties
by David and Clois Walker
Visiting the Gilsum Rock Swap
This small-town show makes collectors feel welcome
by Robert Beard
The Vermilion Lake Gold Rush
Dreams of gold dust turn to rust
by Kenneth H. Rohn
Inside the Carlin Trend
It's America's greatest gold district
by Steve Voynick
Projects
Egyptian Fan Carving Sequence
See how opal is carved
by Jenni Brammall
